Books & works in progress

A life in words.

Memoir, recovery, creative practice, and the search for meaning.

I Am the Attending

A darkly comic memoir of mania, involuntary hospitalization, institutional absurdity, and the slow return to ordinary life. Read the prologue and two sample chapters.

Manuscript under review

Just John

A memoir about identity, family, medicine, and finding meaning after the white coat comes off.

Writing archive

Almost President

An earlier autobiographical work about mania, psychiatric hospitalization, and the long road toward understanding oneself.

Published books

Both Sides of the Couch: A Psychiatrist’s Journey Through Bipolar Disorder, Recovery, and Redemption

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Conquer Your Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide to Achieving Abstinence

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Understanding Depression: A Guide to Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies for Overcoming Negative Emotions

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Be Your Own Hero: Strategies for Staying Sober

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Just Write? Yes. Just Write. A Book for Writers.

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Take Control of ADHD: A Natural Approach

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Conquer Your Cigarette Addiction – Quit Now!

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Be Socially Confident with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Finding Peace: A Self-Help Guide to Managing Anxiety and Depression

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The Sleep SOS: Uncover the Benefits of Restful Sleep

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The Power of Mindfulness: Achieving Mental Well-Being

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Find Your Inner Strength: The Stoic Technique for Navigating Difficult Emotions

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